W O R C E S T E R MASSACHUSETTS
The Hilarious Celebration of Women and The Change!® Winners of over 40 Tony Awards® 1
GFOUR PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
Book and Lyrics by JEANIE LINDERS
WITH TERRI DIXON
VALERIE FAGAN
DONNA J. HUNTLEY
KIMBERLY VANBIESBROUCK
Lighting Design
Sound Design
Set Design
RYAN PATRIDGE
STEVE SHAPIRO
BUD CLARK
Production Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
DOMINIQUE NADEAU
NATALIE CHERNICOFF
Music Supervisor & Additional Arrangements by
ALAN J. PLADO
Assistant Music Supervisor
Choreography Supervisors
ROBERTA B. WALL
TERI ADAMS KIMBERLY VANBIESBROUCK
Directed by
SETH GREENLEAF
Winners of over 40 Tony Awards®
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Original Direction by
Original Music Director & Orchestrator
Choreography Created by
KATHRYN CONTE
C.T. HOLLIS
PATTY BENDER
CAST (IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)
PROFESSIONAL WOMAN ........................................................ DONNA J. HUNTLEY SOAP STAR/DANCE CAPTAIN.....................................KIMBERLY VANBIESBROUCK EARTH MOTHER............................................................................VALERIE FAGAN IOWA HOUSEWIFE..............................................................................TERRI DIXON
PRODUCTION TEAM PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER ............................................DOMINIQUE NADEAU ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER ..............................................NATALIE CHERNICOFF AUDIO SUPERVISOR/COVID SAFETY MANAGER................................KATE WECKER LIGHTING SUPERVISOR.............................................................................SID CORY PRODUCTION COORDINATOR ....................................................KEVIN PATTERSON The entire action of the play takes place in Bloomingdale’s, NYC Menopause The Musical® will be performed without an intermission. This production operates under an agreement with Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers. All actors and stage managers are members of Actors’ Equity. ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION • www.actorsequity.org Actors’ Equity Association (AEA), founded in 1913, represents more than 45,000 actors and stage managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO, and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. The Equity emblem is our mark of excellence.
MUSIC FOR THIS SHOW WAS RECORDED BY:
KEYBOARDS .............................................................................. MICHAEL DUBAY DRUMS .............................................................................................. DON MEOLI BASS ......................................................................................... JONATHAN REM The use of cameras, videotape recorders or audio recorders by members of the audience during the course of this production is strictly prohibited. Recording devices will be confiscated by the House Manager. 3
WHO’S WHO TERRI DIXON (Iowa Housewife) hails from the Maryland suburbs of the Washington, DC area. Having called NYC and the Pocono Mountains home, she now lives in Naples, Florida. Credits include: Broadway, SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ; National Tours, MY ONE & ONLY, THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS with Ann Margret; Regional Theatre, ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE (The Wick Theatre, New Harmony Theatre), DROWSY CHAPERONE (Alhambra Theatre), SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ (Maine State Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre), WAITING FOR THE MOON (World Premiere of Frank Wildhorn’s Production at Lenape Performing Arts Center) and many others. Terri entertained on 5-Star cruise ships for many years as part of a Production Team as well as performing her one woman show. She also performs a Patsy Cline Tribute Concert. TerriDixonSings.com. Celebtributes.com/2234. Terri would like to thank her husband and family for their endless patience and support as she continues to travel through the world of show business.
Choreographer. As Choreographer Supervisor for MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL®, Kimberly has staged the production in theatre’s across the country. Her first time performing as the Soap Star was in her hometown of Detroit, where, MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL® was awarded the honor of longest running musical in the city’s history and Best Ensemble Cast. Currently she resides in Chicago, where some of her other credits include, MOTHERHOOD THE MUSICAL, Judy Garland in, BEYOND THE RAINBOW, FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, SWEET CHARITY, ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE, A CHORUS LINE, and CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF. Kimberly is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association, as well as a certified Yoga, Barre and Kickboxing instructor. She is thankful to have the opportunity to work for GFour Productions continuing to bring the joy of, MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL®, to audiences everywhere. Kimberly would like to send all her love and appreciation to the best production she ever created... her beautiful daughter, Isobel.
VALERIE FAGAN (Earth Mother) is thrilled to be a part of the MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL® family. On Broadway, Val was an original cast member of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, appearing as both Alice and Grandma opposite Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth (Original Cast Album). A FORBIDDEN BROADWAY veteran, Val originated its award-winning 25th Anniversary Edition: RUDE AWAKENING (NY Drama Desk Award: Outstanding Revue, Original Cast Album). Valerie’s extensive musical theatre credits include: Aldonza in the National Tour of MAN OF LA MANCHA and Fantine in the First National Tour of LES MISÉRABLES. Also a writer, Val co-wrote the award-winning musical SIX WOMEN WITH BRAIN DEATH (Music Theatre International) and GOIN’ TO THE CHAPEL (Miracle or 2 Theatrical Licensing). One of Val’s greatest honors was as soloist for NBC, singing “God Bless America” starting the NEW YORK CITY MARATHON. Recently, Val created a Drama Program for Special Needs Adults for MATTHEW’S MINISTRY. Love to family and much thanks to The New Theatre.
DOMINIQUE NADEAU (Production Stage Manager) is thrilled to be a part of the MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL® tour! She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies and Dramaturgy from Webster University in St. Louis, MO and is currently working towards her M.Ed. in Drama in Education from Trinity College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland. She is the creator of the Lisle Park District’s Theatre Program and has been the Artistic Director there for eight years. Dominique also taught Fine and Performing Arts full-time for three years at Chicago Public Schools. Her recent dramaturgy credits include the Women’s Voices Festival (Mad Cow Theatre, Orlando, FL), MARY POPPINS (Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook Terrace), and STICK FLY (Writers Theatre, Glencoe, IL).
Auditions: DONNA J. HUNTLEY (Professional Woman) is an Sunday, Sept 11 Ohio native who has enjoyed playing Professional
Woman and Soap Star across the nation off and on since 2004 after completing world tours as a Guest Entertainer with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. With numerous regional commercials and TV appearances to her credit, some favorite Broadway, OffBroadway and Regional theatre credits include: LENA HORNE: THE LADYAND HER MUSIC, SHADOW BOX (Beverly), OUR LADY OF 121ST STREET (Inez), HAIRSPRAY (Motor Mouth Mable), NUNSENSE (Sister Herbert), CHICAGO (Matron Mama Morton), and BARNUM (Joyce Heth). Winner of a Presidential Award for Best Overseas USO Tour, Donna worked with Richard Pryor Here and Now, co-wrote and recorded with Atlantic Records as a member of Company B and solo with Sleath Records in Holland. She performed with The Platters, Ben Vereen, Mary Wilson of the Supremes, Latin Superstars El Puma and Chayanne to name a few. “It is truly an honor to be a part of the MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL® family. To bring joy and laughter to our audiences while building lasting friendships and sisterhood on and off the stage continues to be a wonderful experience.” Donna is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association.
Performances: Nov 25-27
NATALIE CHERNICOFF (Assistant Stage Manager) Thrilled to be on the road with MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL®! Selected NYC: MACBETH (Vulcan Theatre Project, PSM), RENT (Secret Theatre, PSM), Summer Shorts New Play Festival (Throughline Artists, Series B ASM), SLEEP NO MORE (Punchdrunk/Emursive, ASM), One Night With the Stars (MSG Theatre, PSM), CURIOSITIES (PSM), HAPPY BIRTHDAY WANDA JUNE (Wheelhouse Theatre Company, ASM). Selected Regional/Tour: OUR TOWN (PSM), THE SOAP MYTH (2019 tour w/ Ed Asner), ELF THE MUSICAL (ASM), ON GOLDEN POND (PSM), SHREK THE MUSICAL (PSM), Wigs & Wishes Annual Gala w/ Paula Abdul (PSM). Proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. All my love to ALC, Phoebe, and Hecate. Endless thanks to Dr. Jessica Gallina and Andrea Bettini, PT, DPT, OCS for getting me back on my feet—literally. Twitter: @NatKatNYC; Instagram: @natkat613; nataliechernicoff.com GFOUR PRODUCTIONS (Producer) Proud producers and co-financiers of some of the world’s highest caliber entertainment, from Broadway to the West End and beyond. Current Broadway productions and investments include: TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL, THE BOOK OF MORMON, SIX THE MUSICAL; and AMERICAN BUFFALO starring Sam Rockwell, Laurence Fishburne and Darren Criss. Other current and recent productions include: THE SHARK IS BROKEN in the West End; the U.K tour of DREAMGIRLS; the U.S. tours of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, FUNNY WOMEN OF A CERTAIN AGE, the Tony Award®-nominated FIDDLER ON THE ROOF; and AN EVENING WITH WHITNEY: THE WHITNEY HOUSTON HOLOGRAM TOUR in partnership with BASE Entertainment and the Estate of Whitney Houston, now playing in Las Vegas at Harrah’s Hotel and Casino. Other highlights include winning four 2020 Tony Awards® for THE INHERITANCE including Best Play; winning the 2013 Tony Award® for their production of WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF; co-financing the Tony Award® winning MATILDA THE MUSICAL; producing 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL with
For more info: The Hanover Theatre Conservatory education@thehanovertheatre.org KIMBERLY VANBIESBROUCK (Soap Star/Dance 508.471.1794 Captain/Choreography Supervisor) started ballet when she was 4 years old. She went on to earn her Bachelors Degree in Theatre and Dance from Western Michigan University and now has the good fortune to work professionally as both an Actor and
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WHO’S WHO music and lyrics by Dolly Parton; and producing AMERICAN SON starring Kerry Washington, which was recently adapted for Netflix. Their combined shows have been nominated for 146 Tony Awards®, winning 48 and 110 Drama Desk Awards, winning 56. Their smash hit MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL®, now in its 21st year including 16 years as the longest-running musical in Las Vegas history, can be seen nightly at Harrah’s Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas strip as well as on tour around the U.S., Australia, Canada, Europe and New Zealand. Seen by more than 17 million fans, it has played every state in the continental U.S. and more than 500 cities in 17 countries worldwide, and has been translated into nine languages. For more information, visit GFourProductions.com. SETH GREENLEAF (Director) A Tony Award® winner for his work on THE INHERITANCE and the 50th anniversary production of WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF, Seth would be the first to tell you that he’s lived a theatrical life.A graduate of UCLA’s School of Theatre, Film and Television, he was bitten early by the entertainment bug and has worked in theatre and film ever since. Some of his favorite highlights include producing 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL on Broadway with Dolly Parton, co-financing the Tony Award® and Olivier Award-winning musicals THE BOOK OF MORMON and MATILDA THE MUSICAL, and directing the award-winning documentary F(L)AG FOOTBALL (FlagFootballTheMovie.com). He currently has THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, SIX, THE BOOK OF MORMON, and TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL running on Broadway, and AMERICAN BUFFALO opening in 2022; and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG on national tour in the U.S. Seth is also a founding member of the Broadway Green Alliance, helping to green the Great White Way, for more information on that effort please visit BroadwayGreen.com.
with the show in the role of Iowa Housewife, performing coast to coast. She was brought on as vocal director for MENOPAUSIA, the Spanish version of the show in 2013, and has continued on as National Asst. Musical Director. Her other performing credits include Broadway - original casts of SISTER ACT and LEAP OF FAITH. National Tours - SISTER ACT, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Regional - Sacramento Music Circus, Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, Laguna Playhouse, Long Beach C.L.O. , La Mirada C.L.O. .Recordings include the cast albums of LADY BE GOOD, PARDON MY ENGLISH and OH, KAY! on the Gershwin record label, Roxbury Records. Her eclectic career has also included singing Doo Wop with the group “Double Date” at Universal Studios Tour and Disneyland in Los Angeles and appearing as a special guest on the TONIGHT SHOW with Johnny Carson.
TERI ADAMS (Choreography Supervisor) has been with MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL® since 2006, where she first played the Iowa Housewife at The American Heartland Theatre in her hometown of Kansas City. Teri serves as MTM’s National Choreography Supervisor as well as the National Tour Dance Captain. Regional credits include BLUES IN THE NIGHT, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, I LOVE YOU BECAUSE (American Heartland Theatre), LEND ME A TENOR, BABY, 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Great Plains Theatre), RUTHLESS!, DIRTY BLONDE, and the World premiere of Gregg Coffin’s RIGHTNEXT TO ME (Unicorn Theatre), FOOTLOOSE (Starlight Theater). Teri has appeared in theaters across the country including, The Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, and Geva Theater (NY), Asolo Rep (FL), and she has been a two-time featured soloist at The Kennedy Center (D.C.) Teri has also appeared on NBC’s THE TODAY SHOW as a cast member of MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL®. She has worked on film and stage projects alongside Glenn Close, Christopher Walken, ALAN J. PLADO (Music Supervisor & Additional Arrangements Cindy Williams and Mary Wilson of the Supremes. Adams is by) is currently the conductor on the national tour of BEAUTIFUL: a long time member of Actors’ Equity Association, and she THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL. Other Broadway national tours thanks you for continuing to support live theatre! Cheers! include: JERSEY BOYS, DIRTY DANCING, LEGALLY BLONDE, ELF THE MUSICAL, MEMPHIS, Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE JEANIE LINDERS (Creator) is a passionate voice for a BEAST. Off-Broadway/NYC: WE’RE STILL HOT, JUST A MATTER generation of women facing more than hot flashes. Presented OF TIME, SHOOTING STAR, THE LAST WORD (NYMF). Many with the Veteran Feminist Medal of Honor by Gloria Steinem, regional theaters including Ogunquit Playhouse, Alabama she is the creator of a theatrical brand that has funded Shakespeare, Laguna Playhouse, Phoenix Theater, Milwaukee Rep. Alan has been with MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL® since women’s education, housing and programs from New Orleans 2004, and internationally, was the music director/arranger to Kenya and Ghana to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition for the show on the West End (Shaw Theater) and in Dublin, among many others. Ms. Linders’s work in entertainment and producing spans three decades including theatre, Ireland. He is a long-time member of AFM Musicians’ union. multi stage music festivals and celebrity-driven events. ROBERTA B. WALL (Assistant Music Supervisor) first stepped She works as a marketing and development consultant on stage with MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL® in the original L.A. for playwrights and theatrical facilities nationally including production, which opened in 2003. Since then, she has toured The Center for Arts & Inspiration in Hendersonville, NC.
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THE MUSIC Music Parodied With Great Appreciation SONGS WORDS • MUSIC PUBLISHER (USED BY PERMISSION) • COPYRIGHT DATE Chain Of Fools (Warner/Chappel Music, Inc.) 1967 / I Heard It Through The Grapevine (EMI Music Publishing) 1967 / A Sign Of The Times (Universal Music Publishing Group) 1966 / Stayin’ Alive (Universal Music Publishing Group) 1977 / The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Imagem Music, LLC.) 1961 / Heat Wave (The Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization) 1933 / Wishin’ And Hopin’ (Warner/Chappel Music, Inc./BMG Rights Management) 1963 / I’m Sorry (Universal Music Publishing Group) 1968 / The Great Pretender (Southern Music Publishing Co.) 1956 / California Girls (Universal/Rondor Music) 1965 / Help Me Rhonda (Universal/Rondor Music) 1965 / Lookin’ For Love In All / The Wrong Places (EMI Music Publishing/Bluewater Music) 1980 / Don’t Make Me Over (BMG Rights Mangement/Warner/Chappel Music, Inc.) 1962 / Beauty Is Only Skin Deep (EMI Music Publishing) 1966 / Puff, The Magic Dragon (Warner/Chappell Music, Inc/BMG Rights Management) 1963 / The Shoop Shoop Song (BMG Rights Management) 1965 / My Guy (EMI Music Publishing) 1961 / Don’t Say Nothing Bad About My Baby (EMI Music Publishing) 1962 / I Got You Babe (Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.) 1965 / Good Vibrations (Universal/Rondor Music) 1966 / What’s Love Got To Do With It (Warner/Chappell Music, Inc./Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc.) 1984 / Only You (Cromwell Music) 1955 / New Attitude (Universal Music Publishing Group) 1985 / YMCA (Can’t Stop Productions, Inc/Harlem West) 1978
Winners of over 40 Tony Awards® Founder/Chairman........................................................................ Kenneth Greenblatt CEO/President ..................................................................................... Seth Greenleaf CFO ................................................................................................. Maureen Portlock Director of Operations and Production ........................................................ Kim Simari Director of Sales and Marketing............................................................. Ashley Dinges Director of Casting....................................................................................Karie Koppel Associate Director of Sales and Marketing .......................................... Alyssa Holland Technical Director............................................................................... Jacob Boshears Production Manager................................................................................ Caleb Spivey Marketing Coordinator............................................................. Katherine Montgomery Sponsorship Consultant .................................................... Jim Erlick, The Erlick Group Accountant...................................................................Lerro & Chandross Victor Lerro IP Counsel..... St. Onge, Steward, Johnston, & Reens LLC; Gene Winter/Jonathan Winter Attorney ........................ Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP; Stuart Singer/James Grippando In House Counsel.................................................................................... David Harris Founder ............................................................................. Kenneth & Sandi Greenblatt Founder ............................................................................................ Alan & Kathi Glist MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL® is booked exclusively by Columbia Artists Theatricals
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